Dr. Fong Chng Saun is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Advanced Studies, Universiti Malaya. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Technology from University Putra Malaysia in 2016 and completed his PhD in Environmental Science, specializing in Urban Ecosystem Management, at Universiti Malaya in 2021. Dr. Fong’s research focuses on urban ecosystem management in tropical cities, with key expertise in urban heat island (UHI) dynamics, air pollution, climate resilience, and planetary health. His work integrates geospatial analytics, environmental monitoring, and data-driven approaches to understand urban climate risks and develop practical mitigation strategies. In recent years, his research has expanded into greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions analytics, carbon management, and carbon neutrality transitions. He leads and contributes to multiple national and international research projects, including initiatives on urban heat mitigation, microclimate assessment of green versus built environments, centralized GHG emissions data systems, and Net Zero living lab such as the Lembah Pantai SDG Precinct. His work increasingly adopts a living lab approach, translating research into real-world interventions through campus and community-based sustainability solutions. Dr. Fong is also involved in interdisciplinary projects linking climate risks to health and societal outcomes, including studies on air quality and respiratory health under the NIHR Global Health Research Unit (RESPIRE). His research further explores the intersection of urban design, environmental exposure, and human well-being within the broader planetary health framework. He serves as the Living Labs Coordinator under the Universiti Malaya Sustainable Development Centre (UMSDC) and leads the Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Research Interest Group under the Young Scientists Network–Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM). His work actively bridges science, policy, and implementation, supporting evidence-based decision-making for sustainable and climate-resilient urban futures. Dr. Fong welcomes interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly those advancing urban sustainability, climate action, and planetary health.

Associate Professor Sr Dr. Ainoriza is the Deputy Dean (Development) at the Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya.  She previously led the Department of Real Estate at the Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya, where she has over 20 years of experience in academia. A Registered Valuer, Estate Agent, and Property Manager with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVAEP), Malaysia, she is also a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK. She holds a PhD from Kingston University of London, specializing in sustainability and responsible property investment.  Dr. Ainoriza's research delves into the critical areas of private rental market, multigenerational housing and housing pathways for vulnerable groups, including migrants. This impactful work builds upon her extensive prior national studies on elderly housing, the influential Housing-Income Index©, and financing solutions for first-time homebuyers. She has advised both private developers and government agencies, and currently leads the vital Retirement Village Development Studies for the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Malaysia. At Universiti Malaya, Dr. Ainoriza imparts her expertise in Corporate Real Estate, Valuation, and Property Finance & Investment to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, while also contributing to the university as an internal auditor and program assessor. She is a frequent and highly regarded plenary speaker and forum panelist at national and international conferences, and has lent her expertise as a judge for prestigious FIABCI World Prix d'Ecellence Awards and National Real Estate Award (NREA).   Dr. Ainoriza's commitment to education extends to her role as an external program examiner for the University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, and previously for Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). She contributes her insights as the editorial boards of the Journal of Project Management Practice and SN Social Sciences. Recognized for her leadership and vision, she was selected as a Youth Expert in the TN50 Circles of the Future (Living & Well-being) in 2017 and served as a Reference Expert for the Institute for Youth Research (IYRES), Ministry of Youth and Sports. She is currently a Board of Trustee member for Aubrey Barker Fund (UK), Executive Board Member for the ASEAN Valuers Association (AVA) Malaysia and Ahli Lembaga Pengelola Akademik for INSPEN, JPPH, Ministry of Finance. She also actively involved in BOVAEP as a Test of Professional Competence examiner and accreditation committee member.

Professor Dr. Pooi-Fong Wong is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya and heads the Molecular Ageing Research Group. She obtained her PhD in Cancer Biology from Universiti Malaya and completed postdoctoral training at the Mater Research Institute, University of Queensland, Australia, with additional advanced postgraduate training in Japan. Her research is internationally recognised for contributions to molecular pharmacology, vascular and cellular senescence, and the discovery of novel drug modalities and biomarkers for ageing-related diseases. She is a recipient of prestigious international fellowships, including the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) Leaders in Innovation Fellowship, the Australia Endeavour Research Fellowship, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency Fellowship. Prof. Wong also serves as an AAALAC International ad hoc specialist, reflecting her engagement in global research governance and standards. Her research innovation has been recognised through invention awards, alongside Universiti Malaya awards for excellence in research and teaching. She seeks to translate pharmacological research into novel therapeutic approaches.